Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00973
Rodriguez Torres v. Mordant
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Case Information
Filed: April 01, 2026
Assigned to:
Kyle C. Dudek
Referred to:
Nicolas P. Mizell
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: April 23, 2026
Last Activity:
April 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpusand Request for Order to Show Cause - federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24703952) filed by Candido Rodriguez Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons, # 3 Proposed Summons, # 4 Proposed Summons, # 5 Proposed Summons, # 6 Proposed Summons, # 7 Proposed Summons, # 8 Proposed Summons)(Tijerino, Vivianna) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 01, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-00973-KCD-NPM. (JOS) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
Apr 01, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
Apr 02, 2026
Order to show cause
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Order to show cause
#4
Apr 02, 2026
NOTICE of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AA) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
Apr 02, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#5
Apr 03, 2026
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
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Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#6
Apr 09, 2026
Summons Returned Executed as to USA
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Summons Returned Executed as to USA
#7
Apr 09, 2026
Summons Returned Executed as to USA
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Summons Returned Executed as to USA
#8
Apr 09, 2026
Summons Returned Executed as to USA
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Summons Returned Executed as to USA
#9
Apr 09, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#10
Apr 10, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 9 Petitioner's motion for leave for an extension of time to effect service. By April 14, 2026, Petitioner must effect service of process upon the Federal Respondents. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 4/10/2026. (TLP) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
#11
Apr 10, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#12
Apr 10, 2026
Summons Returned Executed as to USA
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Summons Returned Executed as to USA
#13
Apr 10, 2026
Summons Returned Executed as to USA
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Summons Returned Executed as to USA
Apr 10, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#14
Apr 13, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#15
Apr 13, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#16
Apr 13, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#17
Apr 14, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#18
Apr 15, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 17 Petitioner's motion for leave for extension of time to effect service of process. Petitioner is granted an extension of time to serve any remaining federal Defendants. However, the Clerk has already served the federal Defendants, and Petitioner has served the state Defendant. (Docs. 3, 6). So as long as the federal Defendants appear by April 22, Petitioner need not continue to attempt service. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 4/15/2026. (TLP) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Apr 15, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#19
Apr 20, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#20
Apr 20, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#21
Apr 22, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#22
Apr 22, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#23
Apr 23, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER denying 22 Respondent Warden's Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for the reasons set forth in Jimenez v. Mordant, No. 2:26-cv-451-KCD-NPM, 2026 WL 820536 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 25, 2026). Petitioner seeks, among other relief, immediate release from custody. As the immediate custodian of Petitioner, Warden is a proper respondent to his habeas petition. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/23/2026. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Apr 23, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
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